Lash-tastic! 9 tips to grow your eyelashes longer

Wash off makeup Use a gentle makeup remover to wash off all the makeup from your eyes to avoid any build-up. This will also avoid breakage of the lashes. 

Comb your lashes Combing your lashes will help detangle them and allow your eyelashes to grow straight. Use a spoolie or a clean mascara wand.

Eat healthy Eat foods that help to promote hair growth will ensure healthy and long eyelashes. Consume more Omega-3 fatty acids like fish, leafy greens and avocado. 

Apply oil on lashes Applying oil like castor oil, almond oil or coconut oil on your lashes will ensure long and thick hair growth. 

Use mascara Using a mascara that helps to boost lashes will grow and moisturise your lashes. Use nutrient-rich mascaras that help in hair growth. 

Green tea Green tea has properties that help to grow hair and better the quality of the hair. Dip a cotton swab in green tea and use it on your lashes daily. 

Shea butter Vitamins C and antioxidants are present in shea butter, which helps to produce collagen, a protein used for hair growth.

Petroleum jelly This moisturises and soften your eyelashes. Use your fingers or a clean mascara wand to apply a layer of petroleum jelly on your lashes for longer lashes.

Be careful with curlers Eyelash curlers are harsh equipment that can damage and break your lashes. Use it gently and correctly if the need arises.

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